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Foundations Template

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About the Foundations format

Foundations is a peer-reviewed journal published by MDPI, covering Fractional Differential Equations Solutions, Iterative Methods for Nonlinear Equations, Nonlinear Differential Equations Analysis. Over its lifetime it has published 247 papers, which have received 696 citations.

PublisherMDPI
Reference styleNumbered (MDPI)
Numbered — [1], [2] in the text
1. Smith, A.; Jones, B.; Lee, C. A Representative Article Title. Foundations 2023, 12, 45–58.

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Publishes research inFractional Differential Equations Solutions Iterative Methods for Nonlinear Equations Nonlinear Differential Equations Analysis Advanced Optimization Algorithms Research Quantum Mechanics and Applications
ISSN2673-9321
Citation impact (2-yr)1.07
h-index12
i10-index17
Open accessYes — indexed in DOAJ
Top institutions publishing hereCameron University
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Papers published in Foundations per year

25
2021
71
2022
47
2023
45
2024
35
2025

Citation impact of Foundations by publication year

135
2021
314
2022
136
2023
79
2024
30
2025

Citations each year’s papers have accumulated so far — the most recent years are still building up.

Most-cited papers in Foundations

Non-Equilibrium Thermodynamic Foundations of the Origin of Life

Karo Michaelian · 21 Mar 2022

There is little doubt that life’s origin followed from the known physical and chemical laws of Nature. The most general scientific framework incorporating the laws of Nature and applicable to most known processes to good approximation, is that of thermodynamics and its extensions to treat out-of-equilibrium phenomena. The event of the origin of life should…

Different Mass Definitions and Their Pluses and Minuses Related to Gravity

Espen Gaarder Haug · 18 Apr 2023

The discussion of what matter and mass are has been going on for more than 2500 years. Much has been discovered about mass in various areas, such as relativity theory and modern quantum mechanics. Still, quantum mechanics has not been unified with gravity. This indicates that there is perhaps something essential not understood about mass…

A Comparison of Linking Methods for Two Groups for the Two-Parameter Logistic Item Response Model in the Presence and Absence of Random Differential Item Functioning

Alexander Robitzsch · 15 Sep 2021

This article investigates the comparison of two groups based on the two-parameter logistic item response model. It is assumed that there is random differential item functioning in item difficulties and item discriminations. The group difference is estimated using separate calibration with subsequent linking, as well as concurrent calibration. The following linking methods are compared: mean-mean…

Review of the Uses of Acoustic Emissions in Monitoring Cavitation Erosion and Crack Propagation

Ismael Fernández‐Osete, David Bermejo, Javier Ayneto Gubert et al. · 24 Feb 2024

Nowadays, hydropower plants are being used to compensate for the variable power produced by the new fluctuating renewable energy sources, such as wind and solar power, and to stabilise the grid. Consequently, hydraulic turbines are forced to work more often in off-design conditions, far from their best efficiency point. This new operation strategy increases the…

Foundations template — frequently asked questions

How do I write a paper in the Foundations format?
In DocuGuru you write your manuscript in a normal editor — no LaTeX setup required — and select the Foundations template. When you export, DocuGuru compiles the paper into the official MDPI format and hands you a submission-ready PDF along with the editable LaTeX source.
What reference style does Foundations use?
Foundations uses Numbered (MDPI) references, shown as numbered [1], [2] markers in the text. DocuGuru formats every in-text citation and the reference list in this exact style automatically. A reference appears like this: 1. Smith, A.; Jones, B.; Lee, C. A Representative Article Title. Foundations 2023, 12, 45–58.
Do I need to know LaTeX to submit to Foundations?
No. DocuGuru generates the mdpi LaTeX class and compiles the PDF for you in the background, so you get a MDPI-ready Foundations document without writing any LaTeX. If you do want it, the LaTeX source is included in the export.
Can I import an existing draft into the Foundations template?
Yes. Paste or upload your current manuscript — Word, LaTeX, Markdown, or plain text — and DocuGuru reflows it into the Foundations format with correct headings, figures, tables, and numbered citations.
What is Foundations?
Foundations - MDPI Journal. It is a multidisciplinary journal, published by MDPI.
Can I export a submission-ready Foundations PDF?
Yes — DocuGuru produces a PDF built with the official Foundations template (the mdpi class) that is ready to submit to MDPI, together with the matching LaTeX source files.
How much does the Foundations template cost?
You can start writing in the Foundations template for free. Exporting the final submission-ready Foundations PDF and LaTeX source is part of DocuGuru's paid plans — see the app for current pricing.
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